Mn 169 over Pike River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI S of W JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 69087
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,347
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 169 over Pike River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 169 over Pike River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,347 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 169 over Pike River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 169 over Pike River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 169 over Pike River carry?
About 3,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mn 169 over Pike River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 169 over Pike River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.